ABIH-RJ and HotéisRIO hold 20th Top Hotel RJ 2025 Awards at Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, with record 21 projects in four categories.
The November 26 ceremony celebrated best practices in Rio’s hotel sector. It gathered tourism trade reps and authorities during a sector gathering at the hotel. Jury assessed innovation, social impact and cost-benefit among criteria.
Winners by category
Social Action: Vilarejo Praia Hotel (1st) and Radisson Barra Rio de Janeiro (2nd). Entrepreneurship: Hotel Fazenda Vilarejo and Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. Green Seal: Hotel Arpoador and Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort. Hotel Expansion: Hotel Boutique Minha Glória.
HotéisRIO President Alfredo Lopes highlighted public partnerships. Results include 1.7 million foreign tourists from January to October, 40% growth. “Trabalha Rio Hotéis” fairs served about 2,000 people.
“International tourism boosts regional economies, expanding opportunities across Rio state”, stated José Domingo Bouzon, ABIH-RJ President.
Entities honored Grupo Globo for historic partnership. Priscila Mizrahy, Public Relations Manager, thanked recognition on group’s centennial.
Sponsors
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, CNTUR, GL Events, Concessionária Águas do Rio, CIEE, Executive One, Nutrymax, Minalba, Miolo Wine Group, Nespresso, Realgems and Campo Largo.


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